STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * From front desk to forensics: Tulsa's Katie Casper finds her calling Media Contact: Neile Jones | Communications Manager | 918-561-1169 | neile.jones@okstate.edu What began as an administrative assistant position turned into a life-changing career for Katie Casper, a woman who not only found her calling in forensic science but also became the first in her family to go to college. "I didn't know how  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 8 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * 'Deeply meaningful': Rice President Reginald DesRoches named ASCE distinguished member Rice University President Reginald DesRoches, a nationally recognized leader in resilient infrastructure and engineering education, has been elected to the 2025 class of distinguished members of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) -- the organization's highest honor short of the presidency. The ASCE distinguished  more PR

PASADENA, California, May 8 (TNSres) -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * 3D Printing In Vivo Using Sound Imagine if doctors could precisely print miniature capsules capable of delivering cells needed for tissue repair exactly where they are needed inside a beating heart. A team of scientists led by Caltech has taken a significant step toward that ultimate goal, having developed a method for 3D printing polymers at specific locations deep within living an more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 9 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * 84% of Marquette Class of 2024 report full-time engagement within six months of graduation 96% of full-time employed grads report being on track to achieve career goals Marquette University reports that over 84% of its 2023-24 bachelor's degree recipients are employed full time or enrolled in graduate/professional school, part of a service program, or are active military within six months of conferra more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 9 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * AAUW Fellowship Grant Will Support Trinity Professor's First Book Project By Abby Fortuin Trinity College Assistant Professor of Language and Culture Studies and Human Rights Studies Diana Aldrete recently was awarded a fellowship to continue her research and complete her first book, Between Land and Death: Women Writing for Justice in Mexico. The yearlong American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship Progra more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 8 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * AI 'friends' a threat to lonely people, KU expert says The promise of friendship from an artificial intelligence chatbot fundamentally misunderstands what real friendship is, according to one of the nation's leading academic experts on the intersection of relationships and technology. Jeffrey Hall, professor of communication studies at the University of Kansas, pushes back against the notion, propounded in r more PR

ALFRED, New York, May 9 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Chemistry Professor John D'Angelo publishes "CURE" for the traditional organic chemistry lab Alfred University Professor Chemistry John D'Angelo recently had a paper published in the Journal of Chemical Education, "Project Time! A Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience, a CURE for the Traditional Organic Lab." The paper reviews recent efforts to enliven student lab work in D'Angelo's organic chemist more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 8 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Ask a Mizzou expert: What is psychedelic-assisted therapy? Mizzou's Dani Adams is a social work researcher trying to improve access to mental health services. The use of psychedelics by people struggling with mental health issues has gotten increased media attention in recent years. Prince Harry told "60 Minutes" he used psilocybin -- also known as magic mushrooms -- to deal with the grief of los more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Auerbach chases Olympic dream after graduating with two majors, two minors and a 4.0 GPA Media Contact: Tanner Holubar | Communications Specialist | 405-744-2065 | tanner.holubar@okstate.edu Sivan Auerbach's pursuit of her passions has led to the highest levels of success in her academic and athletic endeavors. Auerbach, who is from Ein Ayala, Israel, is set to graduate from Oklahoma State University more PR

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Professor BJ Casey Elected to National Academy of Sciences On April 29, 2025, BJ Casey, the Christina L. Williams Professor of Neuroscience, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), one of the highest honors in American science. This prestigious recognition honors her distinguished and ongoing contributions to original research, particularly in developmental cognitive neuroscience. At Barnard, Professor Casey d more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- Baruch College issued the following news: * * * Baruch College Student Joins Exclusive Class of Watson Fellows Baruch College student Ethan Wen ('28) has been selected as one of just 15 students across New York City to receive the prestigious Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship--an opportunity reserved for high-achieving undergraduates with exceptional promise as future leaders. A first-year Macaulay Honors Scholar at Baruch's Zicklin School of Business, Wen is majoring in mark more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Biologists identify targets for new pancreatic cancer treatments Researchers from MIT and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have discovered that a class of peptides expressed in pancreatic cancer cells could be a promising target for T-cell therapies and other approaches that attack pancreatic tumors. Known as cryptic peptides, these molecules are produced from sequences in the genome th more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 9 -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Researchers Develop Practical Solution to Reduce Emissions and Improve Air Quality from Brick Manufacturing in Bangladesh A new study found that brick kiln owners were willing to implement energy-efficient operational changes after receiving training and support. The social benefits of reduced carbon emissions from these changes By Jillian McKoy Brick manufacturing is a central comp more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Novel Imaging Technique Tracks Individual Bacterial Cells as They Leave Their Biofilm Community By Amy Pavlak Laird An innovative imaging technique developed at Carnegie Mellon University reveals single bacterial cells leaving their biofilm community. Watching the bacteria in real-time at high resolution affords unprecedented views that advance the understanding of how single cells in biofilms mov more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Reconfigurable Metastructures Could Be the Holy Grail of Physical Intelligence By Kaitlyn Landram It's easy to take joint mobility for granted. Without thinking, it's simple enough to turn the pages of a book or bend to stretch out a sore muscle. Designers don't have the same luxury. When building a joint, be that for a robot or wrist brace, designers seek customizability across all degrees of fre more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Where Research Gets to Work Carnegie Mellon University's research enterprise delivers progress where people live, work and learn Across disciplines and domains, Carnegie Mellon University research is tackling the world's most urgent challenges where humanity and technology meet. It powers startups, reshapes policy and fuels progress across America and around the world. "CMU's research supports thr more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Jerry John Rawlings Mensah fights disease through data science Using AI and machine learning, the master's student is promoting public health and community engagement. By Olivia Trani To Jerry John Rawlings Mensah, working with data is like being a storyteller. "When I summarize data and try to draw insights, it feels like telling a story through statistics," he said. Mensah will more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * CMU Undergraduates Take on Cancer Research By Alexander Johnson Carnegie Mellon University's students often pursue their interests and passions through research opportunities while earning a bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development to do so as a way to explore their favorite subjects and set the groundwork for future studies. This  more PR

HAMILTON, New York, May 8 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate Professor and Students Publish Groundbreaking Paper on Cancer Gene KLF4 Colgate University Professor of Biology Engda Hagos has once again made headlines not only for groundbreaking cancer research, but also for the collaborative spirit in which it was conducted. A recent publication in Current Issues in Molecular Biology, titled " Kruppel-like Factor 4-Deficient Cells Are Sensitive to Etoposide-Induced D more PR

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * All of the Biggest U.S. Cities Are Sinking From the coasts to the interior, urban areas are sinking. The main culprit: pumping of groundwater. By Kevin Krajick A new study of the 28 most populous U.S. cities finds that all are sinking to one degree or another. The cities include not just those on the coasts, where relative sea level is a concern, but many in the interior. Furthermore,  more PR

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Chipping Away at the Ice Ceiling: Women Scientists Explore Nepal's Ponkar Glacier The International Center for Integrated Mountain Development launched the first Hindu Kush Himalaya Women on Ice expedition in December. By Raphi Gold One chilly morning this past December, nine women awoke to the sight of a glacier looming before them, glowing orange in the rising sun. These scientists h more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Engineering innovations drive student commercialization plans From a nanotech solution for removing toxic chemicals from water to a 3D-printing method for high-precision drug delivery, Cornell students put real research innovations to the test in the inaugural Technology Commercialization Innovation Competition, held May 2 in Gates Hall and hosted by the Cornell Engineering Office of Innovation., Click to o more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Cultural burning by Indigenous peoples increased oak in forests near settlements UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A debate continues among scientists over whether tree composition in forests in eastern North American historically have been influenced more by climate or by cultural burning, which is the intentional and controlled use of fire by Indigenous people to manage their environment. Now, a new more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 9 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Halo Patterns Around Coral Reefs May Signal Resilience Study models spatial patterns of "grazing halos" around reefs. In coral reefs throughout the world, visually striking bands of bare sand surrounding reefs are often visible in satellite imagery, but their cause remains a mystery. One theory is fear. Parrotfish and other herbivores will leave a reef's shelter to eat algae or the surrounding seagrass, but  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 8 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Domenico Grasso becomes interim president of University of Michigan The University of Michigan Board of Regents has named Domenico Grasso as the university's interim president, effective immediately. "President Grasso is widely admired for his visionary work leading University of Michigan-Dearborn, where he has held the role of chancellor since 2018," the Board of Regents wrote in a message to the Ann A more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Education's Alison Cook-Sather Partners with Students on Education Research Professor of Education Alison Cook-Sather conducts collaborative research and co-authors articles and chapters with students in the College's Education Department and through the Bryn Mawr and Haverford Teaching and Learning Institute (TLI). "Some of this work builds on ongoing research in which I am engaged," explains Cook-Sather, " more PR

BRUNSWICK, Maine, May 9 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: * * * Exploring the Limits of Presidential Power: Bowdoin's Rudalevige on Trump's Hundred Days By Tom Porter Donald Trump is not the first US president to be accused of behaving like a dictator, said Andrew Rudalevige. However, he added, the "vengeful nature" of many of the president's second term executive actions is both "different and dangerous." Not even Richard Nixon, who resigned from the White House in 1974 in the  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * From Policy to Practice: How AI is Shaping the Future of Education President Trump recently signed an executive order focusing on educational opportunities surrounding artificial intelligence. Among other things, it establishes a task force to promote AI-related education and tools in the classroom. Jing Lei That is a major area of focus for Dr. Jing Lei, a Syracuse University School of Education professor w more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 8, 2025: * * * From potato chips to catheter tips, VCU College of Engineering students show off their creative solutions The College of Engineering's annual Capstone Design Expo highlights nearly 100 projects designed to have real-work impact. By Dina Weinstein From quiet apps to noisy rocket engines, the ingenuity of Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering students was on vibrant  more PR

LAREDO, Texas, May 8 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * GECHS Students, TAMIU Faculty Involved in Innovative Critical Cancer Therapy Research It's not often that young students have an opportunity to be part of developing an innovative drug delivery system for targeted cancer therapy. To add to that revelatory experience, these students are also high school seniors at the Hector J. Garcia Early College  more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Gender, nationality can influence suspicion of using AI in freelance writing With the development of AI writing assistants like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, large language models (LLMs) are now used in various writing professions to generate ideas and work more efficiently. But are there negative associations or potential professional backlash for writers wrongfully (or rightfully) suspected of using AI? Does t more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 9 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * George Mason University champions innovative approaches to interpersonal violence prevention with new grants By Katie Pearce Four faculty teams at George Mason University are pioneering new strategies to prevent and address interpersonal violence (IPV), with a focus on vulnerable and underserved populations. Their research efforts span youth-led education in local schools to ultr more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Meet Class of 2025 Commencement student speaker Ratul Pradhan '25 Supported by a passionate community at Gettysburg College, Ratul Pradhan '25 reflects on the experiences that shaped his path to graduation. As the Gettysburg College Commencement student speaker, Ratul Pradhan '25 will stand in front of the campus community one final time on May 17, reflecting on his transformational journey over the last f more PR

ORONO, Maine, May 9 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: * * * Help shape what AI means for Maine at June conference Artificial intelligence is changing how people live, work and solve problems at breakneck speed. To set the stage for AI adoption that is ethical and beneficial, experts from across Maine teamed up to bring people together to discuss the latest opportunities, implications and insights on AI for the state. The University of Maine AI Initiative will con more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 9 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Idaho State University Signs New MOU with Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologia in Peru Idaho State University is expanding its global research footprint through an agreement with an institution in Peru, building upon prior collaborations to spark new research opportunities. Recently, representatives from Idaho State University signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Universidad de Ingenieria y T more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Inclusive Excellence awards recognize Engineering community members The Cornell Engineering Office of Inclusive Excellence recognized outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, student organizations, faculty and staff at their Annual Awards Banquet on April 28. The banquet was co-emceed by Chimdi Anude '25 and Jeremiah "JD" James, a Ph.D. candidate, and featured remarks by Jakobi S. Davis '25, who discussed  more PR

KOKOMO, Indiana, May 9 -- Indiana University's Kokomo Campus issued the following news: * * * IU Kokomo experts to host community conversation on AI in Noblesville KOKOMO, Ind. -- Join Indiana University Kokomo experts to discuss how to use and understand AI tools at a free community conversation from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4 at Bier Brewery, 1618 S. 10th St., Noblesville. Registration is requested here. From the Taproom to the Tech Boom: What AI Means for Hoosiers will be led  more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 8 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Junior Evan Harris wins Pulitzer Center Fellowship The Pulitzer Center has awarded a fellowship to Wake Forest University junior Evan Harris. The $3,000 award will support reporting on the impact of overtourism on Bali, Indonesia. A politics and international affairs major from Greensboro, Harris plans to use writing, photography and audio recording to tell the stories of the local business owner more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Kohn, Wiklund, Wilmoth Named Distinguished Professors Three Syracuse University faculty members have been named Distinguished Professors, one of the University's highest honors. The designation is granted by the Board of Trustees to faculty who have achieved exceptionally distinguished stature in their academic specialties. The newly named Distinguished Professors are Nina Kohn, David M. Levy Professor of Law  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 8 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: * * * KU researchers conducting statewide assessment to inform literacy improvement among Kansas students About 1 in 3 Kansas students doesn't meet fundamental levels of reading. But without data about school and educator needs and readiness to expand their literacy instruction and resources, it's difficult to fully understand what would help resolve the issue. To help define needs across the state, a University o more PR

BATESVILLE, Arkansas, May 9 -- Lyon College issued the following news: * * * Lyon College Alumnus Contributes to International Kidney Disease Study Published in Top Nephrology Journal Lyon College graduate Ayden T. Heitmann, '24, of Morgantown, West Virginia, has co-authored a study published in Kidney Research and Clinical Practice, one of the field's most prestigious peer-reviewed journals. The study investigates the role of supervised exercise as an adjunctive therapy for patients undergo more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Manufacturing PA Innovation Program funds two Stuckeman-led research projects UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- While the effects of the housing crisis and the environmental impacts of debris generated in the construction sector persist in the United States, two projects led by Penn State Stuckeman School architecture professors in the College of Arts and Architecture have earned funding to develop ne more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT engineering students crack egg dilemma, finding sideways is stronger It's been a scientific truth so universally acknowledged that it's taught in classrooms and repeated in pop-science videos: An egg is strongest when dropped vertically, on its ends. But when MIT engineers actually put this assumption to the test, they cracked open a surprising revelation. Their experiments reve more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 9 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * NIH Awards $15M to BU-Led Effort to Diagnose CTE During Life New study to look for potential biomarkers of progressive brain disease; former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck among the first to sign up By Gina DiGravio and Andrew Thurston The neurodegenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE, has been tied to a long list of symptoms: memory loss, trouble with problem-solving, aggression, more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 8 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU College of Engineering collaborates with international partners to enhance research New Mexico State University and a research and development institute in Portugal formed a partnership to advance research capabilities for scientific collaboration in power and energy systems. NMSU's College of Engineering and the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science, or more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, May 8 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Honors student named NSF research fellow Alejandro Gomez, a senior Honors student at New Mexico State University studying wildlife ecology, has been awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, which provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated potential for significant research more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OAIRE symposium attracts aerospace industry leaders Media Contact: Jeff Hopper | Communications and Media Relations Manager | 405-744-5827 | jeff.hopper@okstate.edu If you were to use an eyedropper to fill the Grand Canyon with water and double the amount of drops you put in every minute, how long do you think it would take to fill? The answer is a mere 66 minutes -- a stark representation of an expo more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 8 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Bridging the gap between immunology, wound care, dermatology to tackle rare diseases OHSU researcher treats patients with rare and debilitating skin conditions By Angela Yeager Alex Ortega Loayza, M.D., M.C.R., interim chair and associate professor of dermatology at Oregon Health & Science University, has made significant strides in studying rare dermatological conditions, including pioneering w more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 8 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU Agriculture offers research, education to extend life of Ogallala Aquifer Media Contact: Gail Ellis | Editorial Communications Coordinator | 405-744-9152 | gail.ellis@okstate.edu The Ogallala Aquifer, a water source of porous rock and sediment bed under farmland, cities and small towns from South Dakota to Texas, is in crisis. The Ogallala Aquifer provides irrigation for 30% of all farmland in th more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Penn fourth-year and recent alum named 2025 Hertz Fellows Eric Tao in the College of Arts and Sciences and alum Suraj Chandran are among 19 in the country chosen this year for the doctoral fellowship in applied science, engineering, and mathematics niversity of Pennsylvania fourth-year Eric Tao and Class of 2023 graduate Suraj Chandran have each been awarded a 2025 more PR

ORONO, Maine, May 9 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: * * * PFAS research at UMaine receives $2.25M from the state Researchers at the University of Maine have been awarded a total of $2.25 million in funding from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) to study a group of chemicals known as PFAS in order to help commercial farmers manage its presence. The UMaine awards, which are directed to faculty members associated with the univer more PR

ERIE, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Mercyhurst University issued the following news: * * * Planting seeds of innovation: Mercyhurst nets $400,000 PDE grant to expand STEM & Vine Mercyhurst University's innovative STEM & Vine program, launched in 2022, was designed to make STEM education more meaningful and accessible to young learners by linking scientific concepts to students' local environment. Now, thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education's PASmart initiative, the  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * A Northwestern Perspective: Criminal Law By Ed Finkel The research and teaching of criminal law scholars at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law covers a wide range of academic disciplines, from social psychology to economics, along with topical issues such as the death penalty, pretrial detention, and jury behavior; and, in some cases, intersections with sociolo more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue broadens presence in nation's capital to deepen service to the nation and advance strategic partnerships New Purdue@DC center positions university at intersection of innovation and public service WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- With a growing strategic presence in the nation's capital, Purdue University stands at the crossroads of education, research, innovation and industry collaboration with nationa more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Australian honeycombs abuzz with possibilities for sustainable additive manufacturing Purdue engineers study potential building takeaways from the spiral-shaped home for stingless bees WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Australian stingless bees have turned the traditional vertical honeycomb on its side, resulting in natural building concepts and efficiency that may provide new ideas for sustainable manufacturi more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue, leaders in AI, pharma manufacturing and public policy gather at D.C. event to launch a national effort to expand AI-enabled medicine production in U.S. WASHINGTON -- Purdue University and a coalition of leaders in AI, pharmaceutical manufacturing and public policy on Wednesday (May 7) launched a national effort in the Dirksen Senate Office Building to onshore pharmaceutical manufacturing in th more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Research at risk: Protecting national defense from cyberattacks For today's military, semiconductors are as essential as ball bearings during World War II - critical to every aspect of the U.S. military effort, as well as to the civilian economy. "Semiconductors are at the core of everything we do in the economy and for national security," said Sarah Kreps, the John L. Wetherill Professor in the Department of Gov more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Researchers develop AI motion 'translation' model for controlling different kinds of robots PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Brown University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that can generate movement in robots and animated figures in much the same way that AI models like ChatGPT generate text. The model, called MotionGlot, enables users to simply type an action -- "walk fo more PR

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: * * * New gene linked to severe cases of Fanconi anemia Key takeaways * Fanconi anemia is caused by mutations in genes that are required for the repair of DNA. But one gene crucial to this process, FANCX, has never been linked to Fanconi anemia. * By studying two families with multiple miscarriages and neonatal deaths, researchers demonstrated that mutations in FANCX result in a form of FA so lethal that most fetuses with  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 8 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Backed by Science and Evidence, New Jersey's Actions Aim to Advance Maternal Health By Michelle Edelstein Nurture NJ is the state's initiative to improve maternal and infant health through policy and programmatic investments with a vision to make New Jersey the safest, most equitable state in the nation to deliver and raise a baby. Over the past seven years, Governor Murphy has signed over 70 pieces of ma more PR

HAMILTON, New York, May 8 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Sandra Hsu Hnin Mon '12 Receives NIH Intramural AIDS Research Fellowship Sandra Hsu Hnin Mon '12 has been named as a recipient of the National Institutes of Health Intramural AIDS Research Fellowship (NIAID IARF). She is also an NIH Oxford-Cambridge scholar. The Intramural AIDS Research Fellowship is designed to advance the NIH's cross-disciplinary research into HIV and AIDS. The program recruits graduate stude more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 8 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Sarah Tepp Presents Agricultural Research on the National Stage Sarah Tepp, a student at Marian University's Ancilla College, recently traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to present her research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). She represented the institution alongside students from across the country. Sarah's project was part of the Undergraduate Summer Scholars Program, where s more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Schools with higher attendance rates see fewer firearm-related expulsions, study finds Higher student attendance coincides with fewer illegal gun-related expulsions in Michigan public K-12 schools, according to research led by the University of Michigan. A new study published in the Journal of School Violence and conducted by researchers at U-M's Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention found t more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 8, 2025: * * * Search for next provost is underway and features upcoming listening sessions Emphasis will be on identifying an academic leader who will 'catalyze the upward trajectory of VCU as a national public research university,' according to VCU President Michael Rao. By VCU News staff Virginia Commonwealth University has launched the search for its next provost and senior vice president for  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 9 (TNSres) -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Students share research at annual Undergraduate Exhibition UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Hundreds of students participated in the 2025 Undergraduate Exhibition, both online from April 14-16 and in person at the HUB-Robeson Center at Penn State University Park, on April 16. The annual Undergraduate Exhibition welcomes students from all academic disciplines to present and be judged on the more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Rockefeller Student Explores AI, Government Decision-Making By Michael Parker ALBANY, N.Y. (May 8, 2025) -- Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy doctoral student Tzuhao (Howard) Chen first developed a fascination for reading, and then the love of sharing what he had learned with others. That gradually sparked his interest in teaching. "During college, I had the opportunity to work on several go more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Suzanne Loker, emerita professor of fiber science and apparel design, dies at 77 Suzanne Loker, an innovator in apparel education and champion for sustainability and corporate responsibility, died April 12 at age 77, from cancer. Loker, a professor emerita in fiber science and apparel design in the College of Human Ecology (CHE), was awarded Faculty Fellow status by the International Textile and Apparel Associati more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * System lets robots identify an object's properties through handling A human clearing junk out of an attic can often guess the contents of a box simply by picking it up and giving it a shake, without the need to see what's inside. Researchers from MIT, Amazon Robotics, and the University of British Columbia have taught robots to do something similar. They developed a technique that e more PR

LAREDO, Texas, May 8 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU's Dr. Kozaczka Awarded Prestigious Yale University Libraries Research Grant Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) assistant professor of English Dr. Adam Kozaczka was recently awarded a highly selective Lewis Walpole Library Travel Grant by Yale University Libraries. The award will support a fully funded research residency for two weeks  more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 8 -- Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * VMBS Professors Named EDGES Fellows For High-Impact Contributions Story by Megan Bennett, VMBS Marketing & Communications Drs. Sarah Hamer and Jan Suchodolski, faculty members at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), are among 17 individuals across the university who have been named 2025 Chancellor Enhanci more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 8 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Hagler Fellows Collaborate with Civil and Environmental Engineering Two Hagler Fellows bring their expertise in AI and large-scale quantitative risk analysis to the department. By Justin Agan The Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering recently welcomed two Hagler Fellows from the 2024-2025 class whose collaborations in artificial intelligence (AI) and large-sca more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Tool predicts impact of wildfire smoke on solar power generation From habitats to property to livelihoods, wildfires destroy everything in their path. But there is another, less-acknowledged, casualty: sunlight and the electrical grid that depends on it. Smoke from wildfires can cover large swaths of land, including solar farms, and significantly reduces power production from photovoltaic (PV) panels. In response more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 8 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Two Notre Dame Law Students Awarded 2025 Shaffer Public Interest Fellowship to Advance Justice for Underserved Communities Published: May 07, 2025 Author: Sophie Miller Gwendolyn Loop and Noah Austin, both third-year students at Notre Dame Law School, have been selected as the recipients of the 2025 Thomas L. Shaffer Public Interest Fellowship. The fellowship will support their work advanc more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, May 9 -- The University of Arkansas' Walton College of Business issued the following news: * * * U of A Collaborates to Optimize Research By Lori McLemore For the second consecutive year, senior leaders from the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the College of Engineering and the Sam M. Walton College of Business brought faculty members together to discuss research collaboration across campus.  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, May 8 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U of A Researchers Encouraged to Attend Arkansas Commercialization Retreat Need help exploring the world of intellectual property and patents? Want to understand the resources available for developing startup companies and licensing new innovations? If you are a seeking expert guidance on how to commercialize your research, join the U of A Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Technology Vent more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * UC San Diego School of Medicine Physician-Scientists Elected to Association of American Physicians By Stephanie Healey Two University of California San Diego School of Medicine physician-scientists have been elected to the Association of American Physicians (AAP). Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, M.D., M.S. and Harold (Hal) Hoffman, M.D. were selected for membership to the AAP for their con more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 8 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Framework offered for higher ed to defend racial equity Universities can improve racial climate health' despite backlash on DEI programs By David Danelski As the nation's colleges and universities respond to the U.S. Supreme Court's "race-neutral" admissions mandates and the Trump administration's efforts to cut funding to campuses with DEI programs, a UC Riverside education profes more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 8 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Turning light into usable energy New project explores how light moves energy through materials By Jules Bernstein Every time a screen flickers to life, or sunlight powers a home, energy is being transferred from light into something useful. Yet for all of its ubiquity, scientists do not fully understand the process by which light transfers energy through materials. A grant from t more PR

LA JOLLA, California, May 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * A Battery Breakthrough Inspired by a Can of Compressed Air A UC San Diego engineering alumnus reflects on how a chance curiosity about a can of compressed air, along with support across campus, fueled an innovation in battery technology. The result: South 8 Technologies, a battery company that is solving tough challenges for U.S. private and public sectors. By Laura Shields - lashiel more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Rising Stars: Desai Sethi Urology Institute Physician-Researchers Dot the AUA Constellation By Lisette Hilton The recent American Urological Association (AUA) annual meeting demonstrated faculty members of Desai Sethi Urology Institute (DSUI), part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, have substantial impact on the influential organization for urologists and are global more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, May 8 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * University of Arizona releases preliminary FY 2026 budget framework and college budget allocations TUCSON, Ariz. -- The University of Arizona today released a preliminary fiscal year 2026 budget framework, including allocations for its academic colleges, that reinforces its commitment to long-term financial stability, academic excellence and student success. The framework and allocations mark a major  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, May 9 -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Health care workers, firefighters have increased PFAS levels, study finds Researchers looked at PFAS serum concentrations in health care workers for the first time and were surprised by what they found. A study including researchers from the University of Arizona Health Sciences and published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology found that firefighters had more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, May 8 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Gift Establishes Endowed Chair in the Future of Commerce A $1.5 million gift to the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the U of A established the Andy and Mary Murray Endowed Chair in the Future of Commerce. The purpose of the gift is to attract and recruit a highly qualified faculty member to serve as chair, support industry-focused research, attend and host conferences on the future of commerce a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * False Memories, explained Picture the Monopoly Man. Is he wearing a top hat? How about a monocle? The first is true, but if you imagined the board game mascot with fancy eyewear, you have experienced a false memory. False memories are recollections of events that never actually happened or facts that aren't true. Like computers, our minds are capable of storing and processing massive amounts of informatio more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 9 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Study links maternal health risks during pregnancy to higher blood pressure in children Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that obesity, gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were tied to elevated blood pressure in offspring, with effects that grow as children age. Children born to mothers with obesity, gestational diab more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, May 9 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: * * * Video: A small bicycle handlebar sensor can help map a region's riskiest bike routes While things like rain or hills can keep people from cycling, a major impediment is the risk of getting hit by a car. It's hard to identify the safest routes to ride, especially for beginner cyclists, and a key way to flag dicey streets involves time and injury: waiting until cars have hit several cyclists at a more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Q&A: The first American pope Melissa Wilde of the Department of Sociology, whose research has led her to the Vatican Secret Archive, among other places, discusses the new Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, and the implications for the Roman Catholic Church. elissa Wilde, a Penn sociologist and scholar of religious change, told media before the conclave to s more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 9 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Protein linked to immunotherapy resistance in kidney cancer UTSW-led study identifies immune-suppressing protein as a driver of relapse and potential target for new therapies DALLAS - May 08, 2025 - A protein identified by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center may drive resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors, a widely used form of immunotherapy to treat cancer. The more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 9 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Utah exported $18.2 billion of goods in 2024, supporting over 70,000 jobs Utah's international trade sector continued to be a powerful driver of the state's economy in 2024, with $18.2 billion in goods exports supporting 70,171 jobs, according to a new report released today by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. The report details the significant contributio more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 9 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * HIV Drugs Offer 'Substantial' Alzheimer's Protection UVA Health scientists are calling for clinical trials testing the potential of HIV drugs called NRTIs to prevent Alzheimer's disease after discovering that patients taking the drugs are substantially less likely to develop the memory-robbing condition. The researchers, led by UVA's Jayakrishna Ambati, MD, previously identified a possi more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA Researchers: HIV Drugs Offer 'Substantial' Alzheimer's Protection By Traci Hale UVA Health researchers say drugs used to treat HIV could help prevent a million new cases of Alzheimer's each year - and they want clinical trials to find out. UVA's Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati and his team previously uncovered a potential way certain HIV medications might help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Tha more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 9 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * VPA Releases New Paper on the Global Rise of Public Artificial Intelligence Around the world, governments are increasingly investing in artificial intelligence: public investment, partnerships with private firms, and in some cases publicly-run AI resources. The Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator (VPA) has released "The Global Rise of Public AI," a new paper from VPA Director Ganesh Sitaraman and policy analyst K more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Poll: Tennesseans aligned in opposition to federal funding cuts, deeply divided on presidential powers * Across party lines, Tennesseans overwhelmingly oppose cuts to major programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans services * There is broad opposition to cutting research funding for hospitals and universities * Inflation is a top concern, regardless of party affiliat more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt University honors Class of 2025 Founder's Medalists In recognition of their remarkable scholarly dedication and outstanding achievements, Vanderbilt University celebrated the Founder's Medalists for the Class of 2025 during the Graduates Day event on May 8 as part of the university's Commencement celebration. Since 1877, the university has awarded a gold medal to the student graduating with top  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 8, 2025: * * * VCU chemistry professor Julio Alvarez receives grant to further explore the origins of life on Earth His research lab is targeting the Last Universal Common Ancestor, which would connect 4 billion years of history. By Sian Wilkerson With a new grant awarded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Virginia Commonwealth University researcher Julio Alvarez hopes to answer an age-old questio more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 9 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M Press produces publications for an accessible learning experience William & Mary Press has published its third open access publication, which explores the Mvskoke language spoken in east-central Oklahoma by members of the Muscogee Nation. By Sarah Thompson William & Mary Press has published its third open access publication, which explores the Mvskoke language spoken in east-central Oklahoma by members of more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 7 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Wake Forest junior named Goldwater Scholar Wake Forest University junior Mai Soliman, a biochemistry and molecular biology major and Winston-Salem native, has been named a 2025 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar, placing her among 441 outstanding college students nationwide to receive the award for the 2025-26 academic year. The Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's premier undergraduate award for STEM stu more PR

KENT, Ohio, May 9 -- Wright State University issued the following news: * * * Wright State alum shapes the future of AI in national defense Time at Wright State helped propel Kevin Schmidt launch pioneering career with the Air Force By Greg Scott Artificial intelligence algorithms that fly F-16 fighter jets and autonomous systems delivering critical medical supplies in combat zones are among the cutting-edge technologies being developed by a Wright State University graduate whose journey be more PR